EVENTS|Fall fun in full bloom with festivals, tours, trick-or-treating

Fall has made its way to Vicksburg and, with the change of season, come October events. Starting Saturday and running through the end of the month, a fall festival, book-signings and other happenings will fill the Vicksburg-area events calendar.

Downtown Fall Festival

Sponsored by Vicksburg Main Street

1415 Walnut St., Rooms 103 & 104

601-634-4527

www.downtownvicksburg.org

Vicksburg’s 14th annual Downtown Fall Festival, set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, will feature entertainment by The Chill, children’s activities, exhibitions and more along Washington Street. Admission is free.

Old Court House Flea Market

Old Court House Museum

1008 Cherry St.

601-636-0741 or societyhistorica@bellsouth.net

The 26th Annual Old Court House Flea Market, set for 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, will feature dozens of food and vendor booths with homemade goods. Music will be played by the Mississippi Old Time Music Society on the courthouse lawn, and the museum will be open for tours.

2008 Chautauqua Bike Rally

Crystal Springs  •  601-892-0007

www.chautauquabikerally.com

This bike rally, set for Oct. 10-12, will feature entertainment, camping, bike games, a poker run and more. Admission is $30 per person for a weekend pass or $10 per person for Oct. 10, $20 for Oct. 11, $5 per day for children 7-14 and free for children younger than 7. Camping is $10 per site.

Fall Pilgrimage

Sponsored by Vicksburg Heritage League

www.vicksburgheritage.com

shirleywaring@bellsouth.net

This year’s event, called the Tour of Historic Homes and Hallways, will kick off Oct. 10 and wrap up Oct. 25. Tours will be offered from 1 until 4 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. A three-home tour is $25, and a one-home tour is $10. Homes on the blue tour are Annabelle, The Corners Mansion Inn and the Shlenker House and tickets for that group can be purchased at Annabelle, 501 Speed St. The green tour will feature the Baer House, Martha Vick House and Stained Glass Manor; tickets can be bought at the Baer House, 1117 Grove St.

Over the River Run

Sponsored by Mississippi Track Club

601-856-9884  •  www.mstrackclub.com

Set for 8 a.m. Oct. 11, this event will feature a 5-mile walk, 5-mile run and 1-mile fun run. Events will take place on the U.S. 80 bridge over the Mississippi River. Proceeds will benefit the United Way of West Central Mississippi. Registration information and fees can be found online or via phone.

The Attic Gallery

1101 Washington St.

601-638-9221  •  atticgallery.homestead.com

The Attic Gallery’s 37th anniversary celebration, set for 7 p.m. Oct. 17, will feature art by Jean Blue, Ellen Langford, Patt Odom, Susan Ranager, Sandra Halat and Pat Hankins — plus wine and cheese. Admission is free.

Southern Cultural Heritage Center

1302 Adams St.

601-631-2997

www.southernculture.org

• Hand-Tinting Photos Workshop — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday; led by Cami Calnan; $30 for SCHC members, $35 for nonmembers.

• Copper Wire Bracelet Workshop — 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday; led by Laura Tarbutton, students will design and create jewelry using copper, gemstones and lampwork beads; supplies are included; $45 for SCHC members, $50 for nonmembers.

• Super Foods, Super Families: A Cooking Workshop — 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 7; led by Kristin Gluck, participants will learn quick and nutritious recipes that use 14 super foods; $25 for SCHC members, $30 for nonmembers, $10 for children.

• Ballroom Dance Lessons — 5-7 p.m. Oct. 12 and 26; West Coast Swing taught by James  Frechette, owner of Applause Dance Factory; $20 per person for each two-hour session.

• Classics in the Courtyard — Noon-1 p.m. each Friday, Oct. 17-Nov. 14; lunchtime concert series; $7 per person, make reservations by 5 p.m. Thursday before the event; Oct. 17: Celtic and folk music, food by The Ware House Sports Bar & Grill; Oct. 24: classic pop, gospel and country favorites, food by Horse Face Harry’s Cafe; Oct. 31: Celtic and Spanish music, food by Goldie’s Express; Nov. 7: classic country and pop favorites, food by Unique Impressions; Nov. 14: classic pop and originals, food by Walnut Hills Restaurant.

• The Art of the Cartoonist — 7 p.m. Oct. 28; lecture, book-signing by Clarion Ledger editorial cartoonist Marshall Ramsey; free admission with nonperishable food item to be donated to Storehouse Community Food Pantry.

Books-signings

Lorelei  Books

1103 Washington St.

601-634-8624 

www.loreleibooks.com

• “Delta Dreamin’” by artist Gary Walters — 5 p.m. Thursday, free; book includes 87 of Walters’ paintings, is the third volume in Quail Ridge Press’ Mississippi Art Series.

• “Ghost Cats of the South” by Randy Russell — 5 p.m. Oct. 13.; Paws Rescue will also accept cat food donations.

Halloween Parade

and Costume Contest

Sponsored by Vicksburg Main Street

1415 Walnut St., Rooms 103 & 104

601-634-4527

www.downtownvicksburg.org

Set for 10 a.m. Oct. 25, the parade will roll on Washington Street. Call for contest times and details.

Spooky Pooch Contest

Sponsored by Paws Rescue

601-529-1535  •  www.pawsrescuepets.org

Set for 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Outlets at Vicksburg, this contest will feature awards for Spookiest, Silliest, Most Original and Best Pet/Owner Duo. Entry fees are $5 per category and $1 off with the donation of a bag of cat or dog food. Registration is at 2:45. Proceeds will benefit Paws Rescue.

Vicksburg National Military Park

3201 Clay St.

601-636-0583

www.nps.gov/vick

• Connecticut Monument Dedication — Set for 10:30 a.m. Oct. 14, the dedication will take place at Grants Canal, La.

• Vicksburg Campaign Seminar — At 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday in October through Nov. 4, a free seminar will be offered for people interested in becoming a park guide.

Trick-or-Treat

Youths in Vicksburg and Warren County can trick-or-treat from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30. Only children 12 and younger are encouraged to participate.

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List compiled by staff writer Elizabeth Jones.

E-mail reaches her at ejones@vicksburgpost.com